Apparently the WTS believes that the present number of Witnesses around the world is only just the beginning>
The January 15, 2002 issue of The Watchtower states; "Amid the world's present darkness, 'foreigners'-the emerging great crowd of sheeplike ones-enjoy Jehovah's light together with the anointed Christians." (page 26)
So it seems that the WTS believes that till now only a small part of the great crowd has become visible.
Could this be a repeat of the "Millions Now Living Will Never Die" theme started by Joe Ratherflawed?
Intriguing, ain't it?
Cheers, Ozzie
"It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
If the number of the GC is only now "emerging" it would seem to indicate that the WTS now believe that there's a much greater ingathering to take place, does it not?
In which case, much more time is indicated for this "system of things".
Cheers, Ozzie
"It's better to light a candle than to curse the darkness."
"Amid the world's present darkness, 'foreigners'-the emerging great crowd of sheeplike ones-enjoy Jehovah's light together with the anointed Christians."
I read that to mean 'emerging' from the 'darkness'. Did I miss something?
I think the "emerging" statement is a way to motivate the poor bedraggled publishers to keep roping in unsuspecting converts. If there are lots more, somebody has to get out there and bring them in. When you have a totally demoralized work force and another prediction of a date for the end of the world is not a good idea, this motivational method is about the best they can come up with.
Seize the day, and put the least possible trust in tomorrow. - Horace
I have learned to live each day as it comes and not to borrow trouble by dreading tomorrow. - Dorothy Dix
According to my friend, who is still a dub, they rarely find anyone at home anymore in the field service. And if they do, it's a fast turn around, not interested, thing. What a colossal waste of time.
